Well, it has improved a lot over the past couple of years. I put all my business associates up at the Emily Morgan, and have been there for lunch a couple of times. Basic menu, decent food. Seems like there is hardly anyone ever there. Probably if you are on expense account you are at one of the big steakshouse within walking distance and if you are family on vacation you are most likely down on the riverwalk.

I'm on expense an account staying at the Marriott Rivercenter, but I don't care about the big steak houses/chains. I searched the board and Boudro's, Acenar, Rosario's, Citrus (and Biga if not too $$) are other options I'm considering. Any feedback on these or other suggestions?

We went to brunch and had a nice time - lots of champagne! - but the food had been sitting around for a while and the set up - buffet tables in the lobby! - was weird! It would be pretty in the evening, I think, when the candles are lit.

Silo is good. There are actually two of them. They are not downtown though. The original is on Austin Hwy, not far from Alamo Heights. . The newest location is out on 1604 near Blanco. Food is good. Got a nice wine list.

I love the Emily Morgan Hotel so I took my " Lunch Bunch" group to Oro's a couple of years ago. The waiter added a $7 bottle of water to each check, never having asked if anyone wanted it. Ick. The food was waaaay below average and the place was empty, except for us. I know why. I managed to get the charge off our bills, but cannot forget the arrogant reply "All our guests prefer bottled water." Hop on the trolley or saunter a few blocks South on Alamo and find Le Frite, Azuca, or Rosario's, any of which will be a much better choice! Check with your concierge to see if that same trolley will get you to the Guenther House for a super Texas breakfast. "Stop yo' belly and backbone from bumping"!